1 2026:CGHC:19902 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 1223 of 2026 1 - Arti Singh W/o Atul Kumar Singh Aged About 32 Years R/o House No. E/124, Shristi Samridhi Colony, P S Bodri Chakarbhatha, District Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 2 - Ku. Aviyana Singh D/o Atul Kumar Singh Aged About 5 Years Minor Under The Natural Gurdianship Of Mother Arti Singh, W/o Atul Kumar Singh, R/o House No. E/124, Shristi Samridhi Colony, P S Bodri Chakarbhatha, District Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh ... Applicant(s) versus Atul Kumar Singh S/o Rajendra Bahadur Singh Aged About 39 Years R/o Village Jhotiya P S Janehi Tahsil Tyothar, District Rewa, M.P., Presently Residing At Village Morga, Prathmika Swasthya Kendra Morga, Korba, District Korba, Chhattisgarh .. Non-applicant(s) For Applicants : None. For Non-applicant/State : None. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 29.04.2026 1. This is an ofÏce reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 19.01.2026 passed in CRR No. 109 of 2026, while disposing of the revision petition of the applicants, namely, Arti Singh and Ku. Aviyana Singh had expressed its trust that the KUNAL DEWANGAN Digitally signed by KUNAL DEWANGAN 2 Family Court would make an earnest endeavor to conclude the proceedings expeditiously in accordance with law, preferably within a period of three months from the date of passing of order, if there was no legal impediment. 3. The learned 2nd Additional Principal Judge, Family Court, Bilaspur District- Bilaspur (C.G.) vide her request letter dated 15.04.2026 has requested for grant of one month’s time for concluding the proceedings. 4. It transpires from perusal of the PUD that the present case is fixed for cross-examination of the non-applicant and his two witnesses. However, owing to the filing of interim applications by both parties and the time consumed in their adjudication, the proceedings could not progress as scheduled. In view of the aforesaid circumstances, it is submitted that approximately one additional month’s time would be required to conclude the proceedings. Hence, it is most respectfully prayed that this Court may be pleased to grant an extension of one month’s time to enable the Family Court to conclude the proceedings. 5. The request appears to be reasonable. The concerned Family Court is directed to conclude the proceedings as early as possible, preferably within a further period of one month from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, this CRMP stands disposed off with the aforesaid direction. 7. Registry is directed to send a certified copy of this order to the Family Court concerned for necessary information and compliance. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice Kunal